This barrier-repair moisturizer is formulated around Squalane and Panthenol to strengthen the skin barrier and hydrate skin.
This calming moisturizer is formulated around Niacinamide and Panthenol to calm redness and balance excess oil.
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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Brassica Oleracea Italica Water
Skin ProtectingSqualane
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Glycereth-26
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate
Skin Conditioning
Sorbitol
Humectant
Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
Emulsion StabilisingPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Betaine
Humectant
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Hydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingTromethamine
BufferingCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Glycereth-25 PCA Isostearate
Emulsifying
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Trehalose
Humectant
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningTrideceth-10
CleansingDisodium EDTA
ChelatingDextrin
AbsorbentGlyceryl Glucoside
Humectant
Pyrus Communis Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningRosa Damascena Flower Water
Masking
Iris Florentina Root Extract
MaskingCucumis Melo Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningAnastatica Hierochuntica Extract
AstringentHedera Helix Leaf/Stem Extract
AntimicrobialDiethoxyethyl Succinate
SolventCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Phospholipids
Skin Conditioning
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Oryza Sativa Bran Oil
Emollient
Brassica Oleracea Italica Water, Squalane, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Glycereth-26, 1,2-Hexanediol, Water, Propanediol, Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate, Sorbitol, Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Panthenol, Betaine, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Carbomer, Tromethamine, Caprylyl Glycol, Glycereth-25 PCA Isostearate, Ceramide NP, Allantoin, Trehalose, Madecassoside, Ethylhexylglycerin, Trideceth-10, Disodium EDTA, Dextrin, Glyceryl Glucoside, Pyrus Communis Fruit Extract, Rosa Damascena Flower Water, Iris Florentina Root Extract, Cucumis Melo Fruit Extract, Anastatica Hierochuntica Extract, Hedera Helix Leaf/Stem Extract, Diethoxyethyl Succinate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Phospholipids, Beta-Glucan, Tocopherol, Oryza Sativa Bran Oil
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Niacinamide
Smoothing
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientPentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingSilica
Abrasive
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingTromethamine
BufferingDimethiconol
Emollient
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingGlyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer
HumectantDisodium EDTA
ChelatingBuddleja Davidii Extract
Skin ConditioningThymus Vulgaris Extract
Perfuming
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Epigallocatechin Gallate
Antioxidant
Malus Domestica Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Water, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone, Niacinamide, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Pentylene Glycol, Panthenol, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Silica, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Tromethamine, Dimethiconol, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Xanthan Gum, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Disodium EDTA, Buddleja Davidii Extract, Thymus Vulgaris Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Epigallocatechin Gallate, Malus Domestica Fruit Extract, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract
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Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservatives
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolDisodium EDTA is a chelating agent. It grabs onto and deactivates metal ions that sneak into your products from water, packaging, or air.
This ingredient mainly works behind the scenes and helps with:
On top of that, this ingredient can counteract the effects of hard water by binding to the minerals in it.
One thing worth knowing is that Disodium EDTA has been shown to be a mild penetration enhancer. It can help other ingredients absorb into skin more effectively which can be a double-edged sword (great for actives, but can also make the active too strong if you have sensitive skin).
Clinical patch testing showed no significant skin irritation at typical use concentrations and minimal dermal absorption.
You'll most likely see this ingredient near the end of an ingredient list. It's typically found in concentrations less than 1%.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAGlycerin (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin. It's a powerhouse humectant that pulls water into the stratum corneum.
Topically, glycerin does several things at once:
Your skin makes glycerin on its own (mostly from sebaceous oil breakdown) and shuttles it to your outermost layer of skin, or your epidermis, via aquaporin-3.
Aquaporin-3 is a transporter that is essential for normal skin hydration, elasticity, and repair. Interestingly, mice lacking in AQP3 have dry and less elastic skin that can be fully corrected with glycerin.
This ingredient is non-irritating, plays well with almost every ingredient, and works across all skin types. Typical use is anywhere between 3-10% but can go up to 79% in some leave-on products.
Just know very high concentrations (>40%) can feel tacky in low humidity.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinHydrogenated Polydecene is a synthetic emollient. It forms a non-occlusive film on the skin's surface to provide a silky feel without being greasy.
In vivo studies in volunteers with atopic and dry skin showed no irritation or intolerance. The volunteers also saw a positive effect in dryness, scaling, and roughness after 28 days of use.
Concentrations up to 100% in guinea pig tests found it to be non-sensitizing and completely safe for use in cosmetics.
Learn more about Hydrogenated PolydecenePanthenol is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin. It is found naturally in our skin and hair.
There are two forms of panthenol: D and L.
D-panthenol is also known as dexpanthenol. Most cosmetics use dexpanthenol or a mixture of D and L-panthenol.
Panthenol is famous due to its ability to go deeper into the skin's layers. Using this ingredient has numerous pros (and no cons):
Like hyaluronic acid, panthenol is a humectant. Humectants are able to bind and hold large amounts of water to keep skin hydrated.
This ingredient works well for wound healing. It works by increasing tissue in the wound and helps close open wounds.
Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.
This ingredient is also referred to as pro-vitamin B5.
Learn more about PanthenolTromethamine (aka THAM) is a synthetic amino acid that shows up in skincare as a helper ingredient.
It functions as a pH adjuster to help neutralize acidic ingredients and set a formula's pH to the right spot.
This matters a lot because a lot of actives (like vitamin C) needs a specific pH to work well and feel comfortable on skin.
Concentration use ranges from 0.1-1.0% depending on the formula.
Learn more about TromethamineWater. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.
So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.
You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Remember to stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
